Do Ireland and Northern compete together in the Olympics?

Yes, Ireland and Northern compete together as a single team in the Olympic Games. The team is known as "Team Ireland" or "the Irish Olympic team" and represents the entire island of Ireland. The team is composed of athletes from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and is governed by the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI).

Ireland has competed at the Olympic Games since 1924, and has won a total of 103 medals, including 32 gold medals. Northern Ireland has competed at the Olympic Games since 1924 as well, and has won a total of 11 medals, including 2 gold medals.

Athletes from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have won medals in a variety of sports at the Olympic Games, including boxing, cycling, equestrian, gymnastics, rowing, and sailing. Some of the most famous Irish Olympic athletes include Sonia O'Sullivan, Katie Taylor, Barry McGuigan, and Paddy Barnes.

The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) is the national Olympic committee for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The OFI is responsible for selecting and preparing the Irish Olympic team, as well as promoting the Olympic Movement in Ireland.

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